Chiang Mai

Thailand

Chiang Mai Transport

Transport

Chiang Mai is tourist-oriented, and it is therefore relatively
easy to get around, with several transport options. Three-wheeled
tuk tuks, also known as samlors, are usually the quickest means of
transport, and fares should be negotiated before travelling.
Songthaews are another novel (if slightly hair-raising) way to
travel. Songthaews are small, usually red, pickup trucks with
benches fitted along the side; they have no fixed route but pick up
and drop off passengers like buses and need to be flagged down.
Passengers should be sure to check the destination with the driver.
The Chiang Mai bus service is very limited; catching a metered taxi
can also be difficult at times. Renting a motorbike is a popular
option, and car rental agencies are also available, though traffic
can be heavy, and it is advised to rather hire a car with a driver.
Bicycles are another good way to explore Chiang Mai and can be
hired in the old city, though travellers will have to watch out for
other drivers.

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